Edmunds.com Expands Automotive Video Offerings By Providing the Web's First Streaming Highlights from the Geneva Motor Show

    SANTA MONICA, Feb. 27 Edmunds.com
(http://www.edmunds.com), the web's leading consumer resource for unbiased
automotive information, has posted streaming video from the Geneva
International Motor Show on its Web site, adding to existing footage from the
Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles auto shows.
    "Using the latest in broadband technology, we can turn around edited
streaming video segments in a matter of hours, offering Edmunds.com visitors
the earliest possible look at all of the show highlights," according to Glenn
McClanan, Director of Broadband Initiatives for Edmunds.com.
    More than thirty video clips are now streaming on http://www.edmunds.com,
including exciting auto show introductions of the Acura 3.2 TL, Acura RS-X,
BMW X coupe, Buick Bengal, Cadillac Vizon, Chrysler Crossfire, Dodge Powerbox,
2002 Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge Super8 Hemi, Dodge Viper RT-10 convertible, Ford
Forty-Nine, Ford Mustang Bullitt, Ford hybrid, 2002 Ford SVT Focus, GMC
Terracross, Honda Model X, Jeep Liberty, Hyundai HCD6 Roadster Concept Car,
Jeep Willys, Kia Optima SE-L Concept, Lexus IS 300 SportCross wagon and
five-speed manual, Lexus SC 430, Mazda RX-8, Mazda Premacy, 2003 Mercury
Marauder, Mitsubishi ASX, Mitsubishi RPM7000, Nissan Alpha-T, 2002 Nissan
Xterra & Frontier, Oldsmobile O4, Pontiac Vibe, Pontiac REV Concept Car, 2002
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS sedan and TS Sport wagon, Toyota RSC Concept Car,
Volkswagen Jetta wagon, Volkswagen Microbus, Volvo Adventure, and Volvo Safety
Concept Car.
    "We plan to offer the most extensive library of automotive videos on the
Net, from instructional videos such as "How to change a flat tire," to video
road tests and reviews, starting with our upcoming American Muscle Car
comparison test featuring the Corvette, Mustang, and Viper," Mr. McClanan
added.  "We will have over a hundred different videos available for viewing by
April 2001, and that's just the beginning."
    The video initiative is supported by the technology of CNET Media
Productions, a division of CNET Networks Inc.  CNET Media Productions, which
offers standout, original video to high tech and Internet companies, works
under the guidance of Edmunds.com's editorial staff to create informational
videos.  CNET's award-winning television and radio programs are broadcast in
100 countries worldwide, as well as on CNBC and other national distribution in
the U.S.  CNET is the largest minority shareholder in Edmunds, and this
collaboration is one of many between the companies intended to help further
Edmunds.com's development as the premier meta-channel for the automotive
industry.
    To view video segments from the Geneva International Motor show visit
http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshows/2001genevaautoshow/45191/index.html.

    About Edmunds.com
    Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Edmunds.com, Inc.
(http://www.edmunds.com) is the Internet's pioneer and leader in providing
free, third party automotive information, tools and services for consumers.
Edmunds.com empowers, educates, and engages visitors by providing them with
straightforward information on key aspects of buying, selling, and owning a
vehicle.  For example, Edmunds has launched its True Market Value products to
inform the general public of the actual transaction prices of cars and trucks
while the Edmunds.com Powershopper(SM) offers car shoppers the opportunity to
research and pursue online and offline purchase options in the informative,
consumer-friendly environment of the Edmunds web site.  Visitors are also
provided extensive automobile reviews, consumer information, safety updates,
incentive and rebate news, expert analysis of developments in the automotive
world, and the Town Hall, an interactive community of more than 500,000 active
members.  Edmunds.com received Yahoo! Internet Life's Gold Star Site honor for
excellence in the category of "Best Car-Buying Tips," was ranked number one in
the Survey of Car-Shopping Web Sites as reported by The Wall Street Journal,
rated number one automotive and second overall web site in the Dialscore
loyalty study, was named as one of Yahoo! Internet Life's 50 Most Incredibly
Useful Sites, one of Money's 50 Most Useful Financial Websites, named both a
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among Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 100 Web Sites for Entrepreneurs and is
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